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Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-09-01

The Picnic Hall will be completed.
There will be plenty of shade, games of
many kinds waiting your participation
Through the day music. both vocal and
instrumental, speeches, plenty to eat and
drink-in fact nothing will be left undone
that can be desired to make the day one
long to be remembered with pleasure by
everyone Old Mother Moon has kindly
consented to be present on full time. rob-
ed in her most brilliant attire. and has
promised This is secret, dear young
folks, which I'll entrust to YOU to benig-
nantly give yon the light of her counte
nance all through the dance at night, at
ill Old Soils messengers warn her that
his royal Highness is boldly rising, and
in pursuit of her.
Ample provision for the care of teams
right on the picnic grounds.
Don't forget Friday, Sept. End. 1887,
And We'll prove through the solid ca
gle's scream,
OTTERBOURNE!
Is neither myth nor dream!
NJ. A. HAY.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-09-01
HASTINGS PICNIC.

The picnic at Hastings, formerly called
Manchester. held yesterday, was grand
success A large crowd attended. The
town company sold about $3.50 worth of
lots Hastings is bound to make good
town.
BASE BALL.
The much talked-Of game of base ball
between the Colby and Sherman County
mines came off peacably and satisfactorily
at Hastings Yesterday. The score stood:
Colby Cats, 36; Sherman Brickbats, 90.
Umpire, Brown, of Eustis. Owing to the
high wind which prevailed, the game was
uncertain throughout Lack Ofspace and
time crowds out full report of the pic
mic and game.
c. w. Douglass opens up his new din
ing hall to-day.
Mr. Ed. Hovey of Russell Springs, Kan
sas came up to Colby yesterday.
G. W. Peyton and family started for
Denver, Colo, yesterday morning.
A Grand Reunion of Soldiers and Sail
ors is to be held at Eustis on the LIST, I'd
and Sd of September.
If you are in need of fall or winter
clothing. see j. H. BOden before buying.
He has an excellent line of samples.
Mr.. r. s. Woodcock will open up
grocery store at Gem next Monday. He
will have a good line of goods. and sell
at bottom prices.
Misses Ida Pucket and May Rexford,
of near the eastern part of the county,
favored the CAT office with pleasant
call on Tuesday last.
SOCIABLE.-A sociable, by the Presby
terrain church, will be given on Friday
night, at the new residence of S. Yousse.
All are cordially invited.
No. /, Vol 2, of the Sherman County
Republican. reached our Office this week.
May many No. rs of many succeeding
Volumes of the Republican be issued, is
the wish of this paper.
A Watermelon social will be given at
the residence of Mr.. Weld; on Tuesday
evening, Sept. 5th under the auspices of
the Young Ladies' Helping Club. All
are cordially invited to attend.
Prosecuting Attorney Willcoxon, and
Hon. G. W. Goodsoe were called to HOx
lie. Sheridan county. last week, to defend
w. D. Stratton from charge of obtain
ing property under false pretenses. There
seemed. upon examination. to be no EVIL
dence against accused. who afterwards
was dischal ged from custody upon writ
of habeas corpus.
A new drug store will be erected 20x40
feet, on the lot south of the CAT Office,
and be done by Sept. 1S. 1897. A. w.
Patchin, formerly manager of the Cen
trail Drug Store. of this city, will be pro-
prietor. Mr. Patchin was registered un-
der the state law in June last. His long
experience as druggist makes him one
of the best druggists in northwest Kan
SaS.
From E. p Hovey is learned that the
enumeration in Logan county is COM
pleted, and returns are for county seat,
Russell Springs, 542. Logansport, 273, To-
tai S15. Inhabitants, $3.50; personal pro-
perry, 100000; real estate, S125, 600
This settles the war for county seat in
Logan county. and in favor of Russell
Springs by large majority. The per-
sOnal property, as above, is an unusually
large aggregation for so young q county.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-09-01
PUBLIC SALE.

On Wednesday, Sept eth, will sell at
public sale at my place, Sec 23-7-33, one
COW, four year old heifers, SOW with
crops. corn in shock, and hay in stack,
farm implements. household goods, and
many other things too numerous to men,
ton. Over so. six months time on bank
able note. or liberal discount for cash.
Under $40 cash. E.. ACHEN.
23-26Aug1S
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-09-01
WHO TAKES ALL THE MEDICINE,

W dO IAhES AIL The MEUICINE?
The Ayers Sarsaparilla Co., of Lowell,
Mass, have recently contracted with
New Jersey glass manufacturer for
s, 52S, 900 bottles. to be delivered during
the coming winter and spring. This is
said to be the largest single order for
glass ever given in this country.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-09-01
SHEEP.

have 200 head of good breeding ewes
that wish to sell or put out on shares.
J B. MCGONIGAI
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-09-01
FOR SALE!

Fresh cabbages. potatoes, onions and
T. KnudsOn. sec. Sc 32.
p. o., Has, *21-32Aug4.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-09-01

Fine milk cows for sale byS. Yousse at
o. X. livery barn.
Farm loans at per cent interest. only
one mortgage, at State Bank of Colby.
All bills owing the Thomas County Cat,
except subscription, prior to Sept l, 1887.
are to be paid 10 w. G. Porter & Co.
Prompt pay is solicited.
Farm loans at Z per cent interest. only
one mortgage, at State Bank of Colby.
What a blessing to the suffering public
the Palace Drug Store Soda Fountain is.
Those kansas City Blooms" are the
best cigar for the money. at the Post Of
fee
All the base ball player smoke the
Home Run cigars, at the Palace Drug
Store
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-09-01
Ladies, call at the
Brick Store and see
the new Dress Goods

B. j. Woodruff, at the Brick Store,
handle the Perry Hutchinson flour,
best flour made. Try it.
Black Crooks the large nickle cigar
at the Post Office.
We carry the only large stock of bulk
perfumery and favOring extracts in Col
by. e. H. MARTIN & Bro.
To ExCHANGE.-TOwn property for
decided land that is heavily mOrtgaged.
COLBY LAND & MORTGAGE Co.
There is enough Dalmation insect pow
der at the Palace Drug Store to kill all
the fleas in Thomas county.
Yousse's stage line goes to Oberlin
every day.
Black Crook at the Post Office to-day.
Thomas County Pair is September 81,
q and % next.
Kansas City Boom" is all the 60 at
the Post Office.
Ladies, call at the Brick Store and
see the new trimming velvets.
Another big invoice of nickel clocks
on the road to the Palace Drug Store.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-09-01

The picnic at Hastings, formerly called
Manchester, held yesterday, was a grand
success. A large crowd attended. The
town company sold about $3.50 worth of
lots Hastings is bound to make a good
town.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-09-01

S. &. Britton & Co. are max
ing the biggest sales in the
city.
To ExcHANGE--TOwn property for
timber claim
COLBY LAND s. MORTGAGE Co.
Men of good judgement choose wisely!
Diffendafer & Lee have been awarded
the contracts to put up one of their ce'e-
brated Waupun Vaneless Wind Mills at
the towns of Quickville, Manchester and
Hawkeye, by the respective town COM
panies.
90 head of pigs for sale, sw or sec 21-6-
80. GEORGE DTMMITT,
23-26Aug IS Colby
We notice that the Thomas County
Bank is filling lots of farm loans Their
liberal arrangements with these patrons
is attracting attention.
Best bread and cake at the Pioneer
Bakery.
To eastern property for
western lands.
COLBY LAND & MORTGAGE Co.
Just arrived at the
Brick Store new
Dress Goods and
Trimmings, and a big
LIT and Shoaa
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-18
THE SCHOOL LAW TO BE TESTED.


RACINE. May 12.-The members of the
Woman's Suffrage association of Wiscon-
sin have declared war upon all inspectors
of election who dared to reject the votes
OF women that attempted to vote upon
questions pertaining to school matters at
the recent election. The Rev. Olympia
Brown-Willis, president of the State asso-
citation, is a resident of Racine and at the
April election she offered her ballot, which
was refused by the inspectors, A. Burch,
A. A. Phillips and @. N. Hambright
She insisted that it should be received
and also the ballots of fifteen other wo-
men who were close behind her, and she
even made the attempt to stuff her ticket
in the box, but did not succeed. The
dignity of the old lady was hurt and she
proposed to see whether the rights of so
distinguished parsonage as the president
of the Woman's Suffrage association
should be trampled upon. Accordingly
she consulted Romhard & Romhard, who
in turn solicited the help of Quarles,
Spence q Dyer, to bring suit against the
inspectors for the purpose of making
test case. The papers have been ready
to serve for several weeks, and it has been
mystery why they were not To-day a
circular was issued in the name of the
state association urging ali friends of the
cause to contribute to fund to defray
the expense Of legal proceedings The
amounts of the subscriptions obtained for
this purpose are to be reported to A. B.
Gray, Schofeld, Wis, chairman of the
finance committee of the association
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-18
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LAKE MILLS.

Miss Aggie Wheeler, of Milwaukee, is
teaching the school at FaviIe Grove.
DC. Wood left on Monday for Dell
Rapids, OAK, where he expects to spend
from one to three months.
Adolph Veil, of Faville Grove, lost his
house and barn by fire last week. The
insurance nearly covered the loss of
property. He will rebuild at once.
MARRIED Saturday evening, May
Z, at the residence of the bride, by the
Rev.J. Fl. Jenne, Mr.. Benjamin Odlorne,
of Lydon, VT, to Mrs. A Abagail Arlin, of
Lake Mills, Wis.
At the residence of the BRIDES parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Cooper, Lake Mills,
on Wednesday, May II, by Rev. W. w.
Stevens, Miss Lettie Cooper to Mr.. Ell. B.
Fargo, both of Lake Mills.
The newly elected village board met
Tuesday evening. 1t was voted to grant
licenses to John Wilson and Frank
Milliard. Paul Gericke was again ap-
pointed street commissioner.
August Kretlow and family, of Water
town, were in town visiting on Sunday.
VIM. Bird, of Chicago, who has been in
this locality for some time buying horses,
shipped a carload from this place to
Chicago this week. He bought good stock
paying from $3.50 TO 5000 for each horse.
He took j. E. Harvey's grey and one of
Frank Lanes from this place.
AS last Friday was G. F. Greenwood s
35th birthday, his estimable wife planned
surprise party for him in the evening.
By the assistance of friends, Mr.. Green
wood was induced to visit Jefferson after
his bank closed and not allowed to return
until about 8 p NJ, when he found up
wards OF fifty neighbors and friends in
peaceablel, and happy possession of his
elegant residence. Leader.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-18
THE BOOKS NEW YORK READS.

Report on Public Library: Of course
juvenile books and fiction head the list;
but the library committee considers that
it is doing no better work than in thus
furnishing substitutes for the cheap liter
ature of the gutter, and cultivating taste
for good reading.
A glance at the titles Of the books most
sought in special departments shows that
the tendency of the readers preferences
is toward good work in particular lines.
In the department of religion and philos-
opby Draper's Conflict Between Relig-
ion and Science heads the list, with
Herbert Spencer and Comte not far be-
hind. In poetry, Longfellow leads; one
of SCOTS poems, "The Lady of the Lake" :"
comes second; Tennyson is third. Goethe
leads Byron, and Milton leads Coleridge.
Of all Lowell's works the Bigelow papers
are in most demand. Shakespeare is re-
ported separately, and some 500 readers
have borrowed his works in various
editions during the year. Among humol-
lists Mark Twain is facile p-inceps, but
bocker.' Joel Chandler Harris also
stands high in this list. The choice among
essays and miscellanies is particularly
noteworthy Emerson's Representative
Men" comes first, closely followed by
Washington Irving, Carlyle, De Foe and
De Quincey, in the order named. "The
Spectator has been much called for. The
fact that "Uncle Toms Cabin" is far
more largely called for than any other
novel in the list is evidence of its wonder
full vitality. Verne comes next with bis
Mysterious Island" and Dumas "Count
of Monte Cristo' follows closely Vanity
Fair" is we'll up toward the head, while,
of the numerous modern novels, Blacks
"That Beautiful Wretch seems to be the
only one in general favor. Blackmore
and Besant do not appear in the list at
ALL In history, works referring to the
United States are far and away in advance
OF all Others. The same may be said of
the department of biography.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-18

A LATE SOCIAL FAD.-White dinners
is the latest fad in that line. The cloth
must be the finest satin damask, the
flowers white lilies and roses, or any white
flower The china must be plain white,
the glass and silver giving the one change
in tone on the table White tulips form
the bouquets, and these are tied with
white MORE ribbon. The menus ore in
silver on white satin, and the hostess ex-
poets guests to wear white gowns.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-18
FORT ATKINSON.
Mrs. D. S. Cornish is quite i'll.

Mrs. 0. S. Cornish is quite i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Flanagan, of Chi
cage, visited Stephen Flanagan and fam
lily this week.
A $4,000 installment of bloode2 Guern-
sey cattle was received at Koshk konopg
place iast week, by the keeper of the
premises, D. Vandenburg.
H. AAPorte- il one of the four dele
gates from the State Grand lodge of Good
Templars to the Right Worthy Grand
lodge at Saratoga next week.
Miss Anna Bright left Monday for New
Tacoma, w. T., in the hope of beneftting
her health, which has been quite serious
ly in danger the past few weeks. While
there she will visit with her sister Hattie.
The Ingleside Circle of Chautauquaus
closed pleasant and profitable year of
study last Tuesday evening Mrs. Le-
Doux gave supper to which all Of the
G. l.. S. C.'s were invited, and nearly all
of the active members were present, do
ing ample justice to the good things
placed before them The circle adjourned
to meet again the first Tuesday evening
IN Septeinber.-Un Union.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-18
WATERLOO.

The work OF repairing the dam is pro-
crossing, but at the present rate will not
be completed until same time in the sum-
mer.
A farmer named Doyle, living in the
town of Portland, was severely bitten on
the wrist on Monday by stallion which
he was working Previous to the attack
the horse had never shown an ugly dis
position
Owen Mullen removed his family to
Chicago this week,
The body of Mrs Francis Sullivan, nee
Ella Hanifn, daughter of Stephen Hani-
fin and wife, whose death took place at
her home in Clyman the beginning of
the week, was brought here for burial in
the Catholic cemetery on Wednesday
The deceased was we'll known to our peo-
pie, among whom she had very many
warm personal friends.
James D Ryder has opened law, in
surance and real estate agency here, hav-
ing purchased the business of the late
II. A. Wedemeyer.
A. d. Rice, of the town of Waterloo.
purchased last week young full blooded
Clydesdale mare from the burlington
Bros, OF Sun Piairie.-yournal
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-18

AN OLD ENGINEER DEAD.-MAsoN
CITY, Iowa, May 13.-James w. Thomp-
son died at his home in this city yester-
pay. He was, with one exception, the
Oldest locomotive engineer in service in
the United States, and stood first on the
record in freedom from accidents. He
pulled the first train of cars into Mason
City. All engines on the Iowa and Da-
kota division of the Chicago, Milwaukee
q st. Paul road are drapel in mourning.
The funeral will be held to-day; con
Quoted by the brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers. He leaves widow and four
children.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-18
NO. SO.
BARGAIN IN MUSIC.

This Favorte Album of Songs and
Ballads, containing thirty-two pieces of
choice and popular music, full sheet music
size, with complete words and music and
piano accompaniment, is finely printed
upon heavy paper with very attractive
cover. The following are the titles of the
songs and ballads contained in the Favor
tie Album: As I'd Nothing Else 20 Do;
The Dear Old Songs of Home; Mother.
Watch the Little Feet; Oh, You Pretty
Blue-eyed Witch Blue Ewes; Katy's
Letter; The Passing Bell; I Saw Esau
kissing Kate; Won't You Tell Me Why,
Robin; The Old Garden Gate; Down Be-
low the Waving Linden; Faded Leaves;
All Among the Summer Roses; Touch
the Harp Gently, My Pretty Louise;
Really Don't Think | Shall Marry;
Dreaming OF Home; The Old Cottage
Clock; Across the Sea; A Year Ago;
Bachelors Hall; Ruth and I; Good Night;
One Happy Year Ago; Jennie in the Or
cbard; The Old Barn Gate; Jacks Fare
well; Polly; Whisper in the Twilight.
This is a very fine collection of real vocal
gems, and gotten up in very handsome
style Published in the usual way and
bought at music store, these thirty-two
pieces would cost you $11.20. We bought
job lot of this music at great sacrifice
and as tie holidays are past, we desire to
close out our stock at once. Will send
you the entire collection we'll wrapped
and postpaid for only 40 cents. Send
Immediately. Address,
The EMPIRE News Co.,
23w13 Syracuse, n Y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-18
SUNDAY-SCHOOL CONVENTION

SUNDAY-sCHOOL CONVENTION. - CHI
CAGo, May l3.-There promises to be a
large assemblage at the international Sun
dayschool convention which is to be held
at Battery ID armory, in this city, June l j,
2 and 3. Eight thousand chairs will be
placed in the hall, and fully 800 dele
gates, with like number Of alternates,
from all parts of the United States are
expected also from foreign countries.
Nearly all the railroads have agreed to
return those desiring to attend at one
third fare, on the presentation Of certif-
cate signed by B. F. Jacobs, chairman of
the executive committee, who will furnish
certificates on application to him at 90
Washington street, Chicago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-18
SPLENDID EXERCISE.
How to Become an Adept in the Useful
Sport of Pole Leaping.

Sport of Pole Leaping.
Pole leaping is not only q useful, but
a very enjoyable athletic exercise, and
requires no apparatus except pole Of
some tough, hard wood not liable to
snap, and adapted to the height and
strength of the young gymnast, and to
the length of the leaps he is to under
take. Begin with short pole, and
practice leaping without a run. Rest one
end of the pole on the ground, holding
it by both hands placed near each other
a little above the head. Then spring
up evenly ON both feet, managing the
arms so that the elbows are bent when
the body passes the pole. Push your
self forward as far as possible, leaning
all your weight on the pole, and con-
tinue this practice, gradually increas-
ing the distance of your leap.
For horizontal leap with a run,
stand at some distance from the space
you wish to clear. Hold the pole with
the right hand above your head, thumb
height of the thigh, thumb downward.
Then start with a run, keeping the
lower end of the pole in front of you.
On reaching the edge of the ditch or
space you wish to jump, stick the end,
of the pole in the earth, and by sud-
den and powerful spring raise the body,
leaning the weight on the arms as you
rise, making half turn as you clear
the space, and alight on the balls of
the feet on the other side, bending the
knees to break the force of the des-
cent.
The longer the distance you have to
leap, the nearer the top must you
grasp the pole, the distance between
your hands and the lower end of the
pole being, in fact, the radius of half
circle, of which your feet, in leaping,
describes the circumference. Low
walls and fences may be jumped by
means of the leaping pole. Here it
becomes necessary to lift the feet high
as you rise, so as to clear the wall, and
as you descend bring the upper hand
smartly down, so as to jerk the lower
end of the leaping pole upward, that it
may clear the wall Golden Days.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-18

meeting and 1886 new members have
been added to the order, which now has
a membershipof 10,330. A bill has been
presented providing for the licensing of
railroad engineers and conductors, and
resolution appointing a committee to Sc
cure congressional action on the bill was
passed by vote of 200 to 10. Most of
the session was taken up in discussing
amendments to the constitution and the
insurance laws and resolutions, all Of
which were referred to the appropriate
committees.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-18

ONE story lis to the effect that Miss Rose
Cleveland's name is to adorn the cover of
The Magazine of American History as
one Of its staff. Another report is to the
effect that her engagement with the school
in which she is to become teacher pro-
vides that she shall Go no outside literary
work. 1t is rather to be hoped that the
last report embodies the greatest amount
of truth.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-18
23w13

There is no danger to human life more
TO be dreaded than that which arises from
vit;ated blood. Dyspepsia, rheumatism,
headache, and general debility, all result
from it, and are cured by the use of
Ayers Sarsaparilla. Take it this month.
Six bottles, IS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-18

AMERICAS PRIDE. True American
men and women, by reason of their strong
constitutions, beautiful forms, rich com
plexiops and characteristic energy, are
envied by all nations. Tt is the general
use of DR.. Harter's Iron Tonic which
brings about these results.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-18

CONDUCTORS IN SESSION. Or
LEANS, La, May 12.-The Grand division
of the Order OF Railway conductors is
holding its nineteenth annual session at
Grunewald hall, this city, to-day. The
report of Grand Chief Conductor Wheaton
praised the members for their action in
the last strike. Twenty-one new divisions
have been formed since the last annual
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-18

Whether on land or sea- on the prairie
or in the crowded city, Ayers Pills are
the best.cathartic, being convenient eff
cacious and safe. For torpid liver, indi-
gestion, and sick headache, they never
fail.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-18

When baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them. .Casteria
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-18
eDaer g1eiehbors.
PALMYRA.

The old store building for many years
owned by " Loewe and occupied by
Loewe brothers, has recently been pur-
chased by Mrs. E Reed Consideration,
$1 249
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-18

The congregational choir had a very
agreeable addition to its numbers on
Sunday, in the person of Mrs Yates, of
Sharon. Palmyrians duly appreciate
the excellence of her voice and musical
ability.
}. B. Messerschmidt returned from Da-
kota last week k.-EnteyDrise,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-18


Trains arrive from Madison 500 A. M and 4:
- P. NJ.
Trains Nos. !, 2, 3, 4, 81 and IS run daily be-
ween Chicago and Minneapolis.
Alltrainsrun daily except Madison linetralns.
and run daily except Sunday between
Chicago nd La Crosse.
Watertown passenger train leaves for Milwau-
Kee at 7 a. m. and arrives from Milwaukee at
p. m Sundays excepted.
]. II SLEEPER, Agent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-18
REteS OF. ADVERTISING.
RAILROAD DIRECTORY.

Time given in this directory is Goth meridian
lme known as Central Standard Time"